What should I study to become an ethical hacker in cybersecurity?
Learn how computers and networks work.
Study operating systems like Windows and Linux.
Learn basic programming (start with Python, C, and JavaScript).
Understand how the internet, IP addresses, and servers work.
Study topics like firewalls, VPN, antivirus, and encryption.
Learn about cyber threats like h
To become an ethical hacker:
- Learn networking, OS, and programming basics
- Develop security skills: network security, vulnerability assessment, web app security, and cryptography
- Get certified: CEH, CISSP, OSCP
- Gain practical experience: bug bounty programs, online communities, virtual labs
- Stay
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